A New You

This message, A New You, dives into the real struggle we all face: doing what we don’t want to do and feeling stuck in cycles we hate. Pastor Bob Merritt reminds us that the battle inside doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means God is at work.

January 18, 2026 | Bob Merrit

Discussion Questions

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Paul says he often does what he hates and fails to do what he wants to do. Where do you see that same tension in your own life right now?
The message talked about “signature sins” — patterns we keep repeating. What’s one pattern you’ve noticed in yourself that you wish you could break?
Why do you think it’s so easy to deny or delay dealing with our issues? What usually keeps you from addressing problems head-on?
The message emphasized refusing to blame. How has blame (of others, circumstances, or your past) kept you stuck before?
What would it look like for you to both pursue Jesus and take real action this week to “throw off” something that’s holding you back?